Trump signals willingness to end Iran conflict if Strait of Hormuz reopens

President Donald Trump has signaled he’s willing to wind down the US-Iran conflict on one condition: Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. No nuclear agreement required. No regime change demanded. Just reopen the waterway that handles roughly a fifth of the world’s daily oil supply, and the guns can go quiet. Five months of escalation, distilled into one negotiation The current conflict traces back to February 28, when US and Israeli operations against Iran marked a sharp escalation. Iran responded days later, declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed as of March 4. That single move sent shockwaves through global shipping lanes, spiked war-risk insurance premiums, and introduced a level of volatility into oil markets that traders hadn’t seen in years. The strait, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is the transit point for approximately 20% of the world’s crude oil shipments. Trump, speaking at a rally, stated a preference for a diplomatic resolution, emphasizing his desire to avoid casualties. He described discussions with Iran as progressing in a positive direction. As of early August, he indicated a potential deal could be imminent, though that op...